Reference Guide for the Model RT311 and RT314 Internet Access Gateway Routers

2.Plug the other end into a serial port (such as COM1 or COM2) of your PC.

Note: You must use a 9-pin to 25-pin adapter if your PC has only a 25-pin port available.

Connecting the Power Adapter

To connect the router to the power adapter:

1.Plug the connector of the power adapter into the 12 VDC adapter outlet on the rear panel of the router.

2.Plug the other end of the adapter into a standard wall outlet.

3.Verify that the PWR LED on the router is lit.

Verifying Power

After connecting the power adapter to the router and a power source, the router powers on automatically. Complete the following steps to verify that power is correctly applied to the router:

1.When power is first applied, verify that the PWR LED is on.

2.Verify that the TEST LED begins to blink within a few seconds.

3.After approximately 30 seconds, verify that:

a.The TEST LED is not lit.

b.The LOCAL LNK/ACT LEDs are lit for any local ports that are connected.

c.The INTERNET LNK/ACT LED is lit.

If a LNK/ACT LED is lit, a link has been established to the connected device.

4.If a LOCAL port is connected to a 100 Mbps device, verify that the 100 LED is lit.

You are now ready to begin configuration of your network, as described in the following chapter.

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Setting Up the Hardware

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NETGEAR RT314, RT311 manual Connecting the Power Adapter, Verifying Power